For media inquiries, please contact:
Karen Reardon, Vice President of Public Affairs. Phone: 202-595-4964 or Email
2024 News Releases
Jan. 31, 2024 – RISE Drives Industry Engagement at GCSAA 2024
2023 News Releases
Oct. 18, 2023 – RISE Advances Key Industry Issues in Hawaii
Sept. 12, 2023 – RISE Industry Issues Update Spotlights Priority Issues During Elevate
August 23, 2023 – RISE Members Convene in Louisville, Kentucky for Annual Meeting
July 17, 2023 – RISE Emphasizes Impact of Grassroots Advocacy at Cultivate ‘23
April 12, 2023 – Key Findings of Lawn Survey by RISE and National Association of Landscape Professionals
March 13, 2023 –RISE Joins More Than 400 Organizations to Support Pesticide Regulation
Feb. 8, 2023 – RISE Convenes Golf Industry Leaders during GCSAA Conference and Trade Show
2022 News Releases
Dec. 23, 2022 – Omnibus Bill Passes with Pesticide Registration Resources for U.S. EPA
Oct. 12, 2022 – Advocacy Through Storytelliing Emphasized at PestWorld RISE Breakfast
September 19, 2022 – RISE and NALP Leaders Talk Advocacy, Engagement at Elevate
August 25, 2022 – RISE Members Gather, Connect for 32nd Annual Meeting in Georgia
July 21, 2022 – RISE Engages the Horticulture Industry on Grassroots Advocacy During Cultivate‘22
March 29, 2022 – RISE Governing Board Elects New Executive Committee, Welcomes New Members
February 9, 2022 – RISE Leaders Discuss Advocacy and Engagement During Golf Show
January 11, 2022 – RISE Joins More Than 350 Pesticide User Groups in Support of Pesticide Regulation
2021 News Releases
September 16, 2021 – RISE members meet in-person and virtually for 31st annual meeting
January 29, 2021 – RISE Joins Green Industry in Supporting Regan and Vilsack to be Confirmed for Biden Administration
January 20, 2021 – Kristen Spotz Joins RISE as Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs
2020 News Releases
September 15, 2020 – RISE Joins More Than 300 Pesticide User Groups in Support of Pesticide Regulation
September 11, 2020 – RISE’s Karen Reardon Named TOCA /PE Environmental Communicator of the Year
August 26, 2020 – RISE Celebrates 30 Years During Virtual Annual Meeting
June 1, 2020 – Mosquito Prevention Before and After Hurricanes
May 21, 2020 – Destructive Invasive Insects Require a Multi-Step Approach to Control
May 13, 2020 – RISE Highlights Benefits of Integrated Pest Management for Endangered Species Conservation
March 17, 2020 – World Water Day Underscores Need for Integrated Water Management
March 12, 2020 – RISE Governing Board Elects New Officers
February 24, 2020 – RISE Promotes Integrated Approach to Manage Invasive Species
January 29, 2020 – RISE Leaders Emphasize Partnership at Golf Industry Show as 30th Year Begins
January 29, 2020 – New Water Rule Gives Clarity for Essential Public Health and Safety Pesticide Applications
2019 News Releases
December 3, 2019 – RISE Announces New President
October 22, 2019 – RISE Leaders Discuss Engagement, Partnerships at PestWorld 2019
August 30, 2019 – RISE Members Convene in Marana, Arizona for 29th Annual Meeting
April 5, 2019 – Pesticide Industry Leaders Discuss Innovation, Sustainability at 2019 CropLife America and RISE Regulatory Conference
February 6, 2019 – RISE Convenes Leaders at Golf Industry Show
2018 News Releases
September 26, 2018 – RISE Members Convene in Amelia Island for Joint Annual Meeting
2017 News Releases
October 10, 2017 – Reardon Honored for Efforts to Defend Preemption
August 3, 2017 – RISE and Co-Plaintiffs Welcome Court’s Decision Overturning Local Pesticide Ban
May 17, 2017 – Arguments Heard in Montgomery County Lawn Care Ban Case
March 7, 2017 – RISE Unveils Updated Logo Representing the Association’s History, Future
2016 News Releases
November 21, 2016 – Lawsuit Challenges Lawn Care Ban in Montgomery County, Md.
October 28, 2016 – RISE hosts Issues Breakfast during PestWorld in Seattle
September 7, 2016 – RISE Members and Guests Convene in Williamsburg for the Association’s 26th Annual Meeting
April 19, 2016 – RISE Holds Informative Session on Pesticide Product Life Cycle at Spring Conference
March 14, 2016 – Spring Break and Zika: How to Protect Yourself from Mosquitoes
2015 News Releases
October 12, 2015 – 25 Years of Advocacy Celebrated during RISE Annual Meeting
July 29, 2015 – Abby Wambach Wants Real Grass for Real Athletes
May 27, 2015 – Mosquitoes and Weeds Win with New Clean Water Rule
May 19, 2015 – RISE Comments on White House Pollinator Strategy
April 22, 2015 – RISE Holds Inaugural Workshop for Registrants and Federal Agencies at Spring Conference
April 20, 2015 – RISE Delivers Pollinator Petition to White House Council on Environmental Quality
February 25, 2015 – RISE Holds Annual Golf Industry Issues Breakfast
February 6, 2015 – RISE Grows Grassroots at New England Grows 2015
2014 News Releases
October 22, 2014 – RISE Industry Issues Breakfast at PestWorld a Success
October 7, 2014 – WOTUS Proposed Rule Comment Period Extended a Second Time
August 27, 2014 – RISE Recognizes Mark Schlossberg as the 2014 Grassroots Excellence Award Recipient
August 26, 2014 – RISE Announces New Governing Board Members and Officers
June 20, 2014 – RISE Supports National Efforts to Promote and Protect Pollinator Health
June 12, 2014 – Bees Play an Important Role with the Plants We Grow
June 12, 2014 – Comment Opportunity Extended on EPA’s Complex Water Rule
May 1, 2014 – Get ‘Tick’ed-off During Lyme Disease Awareness Month
April 21, 2014 – New Clean Water Act Rule Would Significantly Impact Homeowners and Professionals
February 11, 2014 – RISE Holds Grassroots Luncheon at New England Grows
February 5, 2014 – RISE Holds Annual Golf Industry Issues Breakfast